Building control fees and charges
We are a non-profit making organisation and we derive our fees from the Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010.
Please note that in some cases supplementary fees will be applied.
Completion Inspections and Completions Certificates services are not available if your application was submitted more than 15 years ago.
Please note that your application will not be processed until payment is received.
Please contact us on telephone 01904 551333 or email building.control@york.gov.uk if you require further information.
VAT payments
VAT at the prevailing rate is payable on Building Notice and Full Plans applications, even if the work is to a listed building. VAT is not payable on Demolition, Regularisation or Reversion applications.
Exemptions
Charges are not payable where we are satisfied that proposed work is solely for the purpose of providing means of access for disabled persons to or within a building, or for providing facilities designed to secure their greater health, safety, welfare or convenience.
This work must be carried out in relation to a building to which members of the public are admitted or is a dwelling occupied by a disabled person (refer to Reg. 9). “Disabled Person” means a person who is within any of the descriptions of persons to whom s.29(1) of the National Assistance Act 1948, as extended by s.8(2) of the Mental Health Act 1959, applies.
Please refer to our Building Control Service before assuming exemption.
Total estimated cost
This means a reasonable estimate that would be charged by a professional builder but excludes VAT and professional fees.
Regularisation/Reversion application charges
The Regularisation/Reversion application charge is payable on deposit and is 150% of the Building Notice net charge, VAT is not payable on Regularisation/Reversion applications.
How to pay
The quickest way to pay is online. You will need your Building Control application number or application site address and your debit or credit card.
By Phone
You can pay by phone by calling 01904 551333. You will need your Building Control application number or application site address and a debit or credit card.
By Post
Please make cheques payable to ‘City of York Council’, make a note of the application number on the reverse of the cheque and send your completed application and relevant plans to:
Building ControlPlanning and Development Services
City of York Council
West Offices
Station Rise
York
YO1 6GA